Congratulations to the Inductees INTERNATIONAL WUSHU KUNGFU HALL OF FAME
The International Wushu KungFu Hall of Fame inducts a list of individuals every 2 years chosen by Wushu Canada electors to mark the excellence and fame of the inductees in the field of Wushu KungFu. The event gala began in 2002 as a National Hall of Fame for Canadian martial artists and has since grown to include inductees from across multiple continents.
The Hall of Fame's mission is to preserve the history and to honor the excellence of individuals who contribute and achieve a recognized status amongst those who foster the growth of Wushu KungFu around world. It serves as a connection between the generations of martial artists who have a common goal to popularize and preserve the legacy of Wushu KungFu development with regards to the past, present and future. 2023 marks the first time in which a select group of international inductees have been included in the biennial celebrations.
The International Hall of Fame event is the most prestigious award of its kind established by WushuCanada which honours noteworthy individuals by acknowledging their profound achievements and contributions both within the martial arts community at large and in their home countries. The 2023 group of inductees reflect a diversity of martial art backgrounds and styles, and are the prominent masters in their field of practice.
Excellence Achievement Award recipients are presented to coaches, team leaders and athletes who have delivered time and effort to attain a strong level of accomplishment pertaining to the development in the field of Wushu KungFu. They strive to enhance themselves, and set high standards as an example for others to follow.
The Community Contribution Award is presented in recognition of individuals for demonstrating enthusiasm and active involvement towards Wushu KungFu related activities. They demonstrate commendable service to the community-at-large and have contributed significantly to promoting Wushu Kungfu within the community. The award recipients are maintained by WushuCanada and distinguished in these two categories of recognition.
Master Sunny Tang - President of WushuCanada and the Board Member IWUF : On behalf of WushuCanada, I wish to take this opportunity to welcome every one of you to the 4th Pan American KungFu Championships along with the 2023 International Wushu KungFu Hall of Fame Recognition Awards Gala.
The competition reflects the growth of Wushu globally with over 800 athletes partaking in a 3 day competition. Together with the success of the competition, the Awards Gala, highlights those whose achievements and success in Wushu and Traditional KungFu have had a positive impact on the development and popularity of the sport. I am proud to welcome our guests, inductees and award recipients from around the world, including the USA, China, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Australia and Germany. Please accept my sincerest congratulations to the participants of the championships and recipients of the Hall of Fame on this most significant achievement. It is truly a tribute to your passion, dedication and tremendous contribution you have made to the sport of Wushu KungFu. I wish you a joyous and memorable experience.
The International Kung Fu Wushu Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony-Yanghe is the exclusive title sponsor and Chinese headline new media will live online during the event night.